Today’s Sew & Tell features my daughter’s favorite tote bag: a small lightweight canvas tote bag with a screened image of a T-Rex dreaming of bacon. Really, that was her favorite bag.

Well, a few years and a semester in Denmark later, it was ruined. It was completely filthy, the handles were tattered to threads and she was in despair. So, I saved her favorite bag by:

• making a NEW bag out of a more sturdy weight canvas
• cutting out then machine-appliquéing the old dino graphic onto the new bag – this task was aided by ironing sturdy interfacing to the back of the dino graphic
• adding a second layer of black canvas to the bottom of the tote, to increase bag strength and conceal future grime

I also went the extra mile (because I’m The Mom) and installed some inside pockets to hold her beloved Shwood sunglasses and iPhone.

Here are the results! She could not be happier.

Then, a few weeks later I found the original artist on line and it turns out, I could have just bought a new bag on ETSY. Duh. Well, I still think the re-fashioned bag rocks and when THIS one wears out, I’ll visit Megan Lee Designs and buy a new one.

Sew Fun now carries the fabric loved by diaper-making moms everywhere… Babyville PUL! Perfect for making the Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch, diaper covers, changing pads, wet bags, bibs, breastfeeding pads and so much more! We have eight solids and five adorable prints to chose from.

Sold as individual diaper cuts (a generous 21″x24″) so you can afford to mix ‘n’ match and get lots of cute colors. One diaper cut can make 1 or 2 diapers (depending on the size), or the changing mat for the Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch. Visit the Sew Fun shop for this great offer on PUL diaper cuts!

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Healthy for baby and environment. Long lasting for multiple siblings.

Material:83% Polyester/15% Polyurethane/2% Agglutinant

Size: 21″x24″

Magnolia Rosa made another amazing Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch from IKEA fabrics!

I used some sturdy IKEA cotton, centering the flower as usual so the button will be in the middle. People who cannot sew always think just happened that way, by either magic or coincidence.

-Magnolia Rosa

It’s baby shower season and you know what that means? Lots and lots of Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutches! See what Sew Fun devote Tina made with Japanese cottons by Lecien!

I just made TWO of the diaper clutch bags for baby showers. I want to compliment you on the quality of the pattern and the clarity of the instructions. One of the BEST PATTERNS I have ever worked with! The bags turned out perfect!

- Tina

Live in or near Dallas, TX? Love the Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch pattern? Well, you are in luck!

Urban Spools Sewing Lounge is offering TWO classes featuring this fun (and ever so gift-able) pattern.

These classes are over now but you can keep track of future events at Urban Spools here!

The time/dates are:

• Monday, March 11 at 6:00 pm
• Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 pm

Location:

Urban Spools Sewing Lounge

718 N. Buckner Blvd, Suite 416-117

Dallas, TX 75218

 You can register for the class at http://urbanspools.com/event. Hope to see some Sew Fun friends there!

What a cool looking sewing lounge! I want to sew here….

Check it out, they have EIGHT Janome DC 1050′s available… SWEET!